Your vehicle
is
equipped
with
the
BASS-Key
I1
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I1
is a passive
system. The system is
med when the key
is
removed from the ignition.
BASS-Key
11
uses a resistor pellet
in
the ignition key
that is read by the system in your vehicle. If the key
resistor matches the code stored
in
the vehicle system,
the vehicle’s
fuel
and
starting systems will be enabled.
If
an incorrect key
is
used,
the
vehicle’s fuel and starting
systems are disabled for three minutes. Additional
attempts Curing this
lockout
period will
not
start
the
car,
even with the correct key.
If
the engine does
not
start
and
the
“STARTING
DISABLED
DUE
TO
THEFT
SYSTEM,
REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY
message is displayed
in
the
Driver
Information Center,
your
key should
be
checked for
damage. Starting may
be
attempted with an undamaged
key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer
or
a
locksmith
for key service.
If
the “STARTING DISABLED
DUE
TO
THEFT
SYSTEM,
REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY”
and
“WAIT
3
MINUTES”
messages are displayed,
the
key should
be cleaned. After three minutes,
try
again. A
“START
CAR” message
will
appear at this time.
If
the
engine
still does not start, wait three minutes and
try
a duplicate
key. At this time,
fuses
should be checked (see “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in
the
Index).
If
the
engine does
not
start
with the duplicate key,
your
vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If
the “THEFT
SYSTEM
PROBLEM”
message
is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle
will
restart
if
you turn it off,
however, your vehicle
may
be unprotected.
See
your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If
an ignition key
is
lost
or
damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer
or
a
locksmith
to
have
a
new
key
made.
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